Following the frightful journey of a brave group of European Jews as they raced to refuge in Israel during World War II, John Bierman tells of the last great escape from Nazi-dominated Europe. With 514 passengers aboard a boat out of Europe, it took four years to for a brave and desperate group of European Jews to reach the sanctuary they longed for. In the final great escape from Nazi-dominated Europe, their journey to escape would bring them face to face with hardships and losses that would push strength and hope to its breaking point. Odyssey shares the thrilling, shocking, and heart-warming story of the Jewish men and women who risked it all for freedom as they embarked on a trip that would take more courage, perseverance, and determination than anything before.
This book tells a compelling story of how a group of European Jews journeyed to Israel during World War II. Their journey, which was expected to last a few months, lasted more than four years, took them through a number of friendly and pro-Nazi countries, and involved a shipwreck. A story of courage, leadership, perseverance, and strength of human spirit. A great read for anyone with interest in European history
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